Testimonials

A few comments from clients and press .....

"A hugely entertaining and professional soul, funk & disco party band" - SR of Independent on Sunday Newspaper (Arts Section)

"Thank you for everything. You guys were fantastic. I'm certain you'll be out here again this year. Thanks again for making New Year's Eve great night !"
- Bernard O'Neil (Banqueting Manager) of the Sofitel City Centre Hotel (5 star) in Dubai UAE

"Hula Groove were like having a bunch of friends playing at your wedding that just happened to be highly talented singers and musicians. They were far better than the average party band! They never forgot that it was the bride and groom's special day and the party could not have been any more successful. Every guest was up and dancing. Their rates are very competitive and I am happy to give them my highest recommendation"
- HR of GRAZIA Magazine

"I would just like to say a great big thank you for your contribution to making our wedding day so fantastic and making the evening party so enjoyable!! I have obviously read the testimonials on your website and seen your videos and therefore was expecting a great evenings entertainment, however what you gave us totally surpassed all our expectations!

Our friends haven’t stopped texting and ringing us saying how much they enjoyed the day, especially commenting on how fantastic the band were!! So once again thank you all so much, and if we ever are throwing a large party again, I will definitely be calling you, and would not hesitate to recommend you to anybody else. Thank you. "
Keith and Sue Denyer

"We were thrilled to have you play at our wedding!  From the moment I saw your website I was convinced that you were the perfect people to have to entertain us. Everyone really enjoyed themselves, and I'm sure you picked up on that too. All in all, a fantastic wedding. Thank you for everything!"
Sasha Ball

"Helen and I just wanted to say thank you so much for making a great day even better with your performance. Helen and I really loved it and you made the atmosphere amazing and the dance floor never seemed to be anything short of packed and electric. Thanks again, we have had lots of compliments about your guys from many of our guests and many are interested in you for their own functions! Hope you enjoyed it. Thank you once more"
Ben and Helen Abbott

"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding on the 6th of June.  we have had so many compliments on your behalf!  We have also passed your number onto tohers aswell! It was a fantastic night!"
Faye Malarkey

"You were fantastic! Having never seen or heard you play before I was taking a little bit of a flyer based purely on your website but you didn't disappoint! The songs you played were perfect. Throughout the evening so many of our guests asked me where I had found you and commented on how brilliant
you were. Should we ever need a band again in the future, I will definitely be giving you a call."
Thanks so much to you all.
Sarah Milne

"On behalf of Kelly and I - thank you so very much for your performance at our wedding in Hampshire on May 16th. You were outstanding! Everyone (and I do mean everyone) fed back comments like "the Band were fantastic" and "what a great evening - the Band were amazing".  Several people also said that they would have paid to see you. I felt like telling them they could pay some money to me!!
We are so glad we booked you. I also want to say thank you for being flexible and playing a little longer. You were also great with the kids who loved you - signing autographs etc. "
Alan D Reid

“The only feedback I have for you guys is 'Brilliant !!' Everybody loved you, so I was very proud to have you play at my party. We had such a good night and every time I speak to anyone they all ask where I found you! (I was going to tell them I used to sing with you ha ha, but since it was my 50th and none of you are anywhere near that age they wouldn't believe me!) My daughter Rachael was so impressed with you all that she is now busy trying to persuade her music friends to form a band just like you! So now you have two more groupies....a 50 year old and a 15 year old!

As you probably guessed on the night, my whole family love music (and dancing!) so it was really important to me to have the right band to make it a special occasion and you did just that.  All my friends came expecting a great music night and you certainly delivered! They all thought you were fantastic so please pass on a very big thank you to everyone for me.

It doesn't feel like a whole week has passed already. We are all still in party mode, all we need is you guys to come and join us again! Rachael is still playing piano and singing every night, except for twice as long now, and I've noticed more of your songs being played!

I do hope you all enjoyed the evening as much as we did and that the staff at Nizels took care of you. My only regret about the whole event is that we can't do it every week...but I'm sure you hear that all the time. Am feeling happier now though as we will be coming to see you in Islington in April. Can't wait.

I wish you all success for the future and don't forget to email me whenever you play any gigs. We shall be there!” - Pauline Bailey

"Compliments about you guys were flying around all over the place. You were all fantastic and you made the event for us so, thank you!"
- Kirstin Kaszubowska (Account Director) - Good Relations Ltd

"I hope you had a good time at your event. Hula Groove were great - the girls are beautiful and talented and they front the excellent band fantastically. All our guests had a wonderful time and everyone especially enjoyed the music and dancing. Thank you again for helping us all have a super evening. We will be delighted to pass on details of the band at every opportunity." - Toni Gilmore

"A huge thank you for your performance last night, I cannot even begin to describe how fantastic you made my party- you were absolutely incredible, so uplifting and perfect in every way. All of my friends thought exactly the same. Thank you so much for making my birthday so special, I will never forget it and will treasure the memories for ever!"
- Rehana Browne

"Everyone all thought you were brilliant. You arrived, performed and left in the smoothest possible way.
Thank you for providing non stop tunes which the whole party, of all ages, could dance to. Handshake look forward to working with you in the future."
- Carla Clee (Account Manager - Handshake Events)

"Lee and I can't thank you enough for your amazing performance on our day. We loved you so so much!!!!
You did not only made us happy but you made us proud in front of our guests. Girls, you looks so gorgeous!!! We went to see Madonna just before the wedding , I can seriously say that you all can sing better than her! We are so happy that we will be proud to help if you need any feedback from us. Our friends can't stop talking about Hula Groove!"
- Andre & Lee Suard-Ryan 

"I have been meaning to write since the morning after, but have been trying to think of enough superlatives to describe everyone's reaction to your performance at our Party. I had high expectations leading up to it and all of these were surpassed. everyone, without exception, has complimented us on our choice of band and I will be very surprised if you are not out to Essex again for some more bookings.
Your professionalism, organisation and general relaxed manners made the night very stress free for myself and Kerry. I haven't been to a function where so many guests danced for as long as they did that night, the music was fantastic. Please pass on our thanks to all of the band and wish you luck (I am sure you don't need it) with your forthcoming trip to Dubai. I just need to try and find an excuse to have a party so I can book you again for next year."
- Tim and Kerry James

"Just a quick note to say that Neil and I were delighted with the band and a big thank you from us both for a wonderful evening. We had a fantastic wedding day and Hula Groove made it extra special. We had loads of feedback from our friends and family who all thought you were fabulous... reflected I think in the dance-floor being full all evening!"
- Dr. Ruth Turner

"Your set was great and everyone had a fabulous time. Lots of people not normally known for appearing on a dance floor were recorded in action (even one man who refused to dance at his own wedding).There was a resounding chorus of great band from everyone and it was just what we wanted.
I am happy to recommend your group without reservation. We can even donate the strange dancing man should the need arise!"
- Mike and Katherine O'Connell

"Thank you for making our evening into a success!!  It is always a gamble getting someone who you have never used before but I can honestly say that all the feedback that I received was very favourable, everyone enjoyed your music. If we have another function I would be very happy to use you again and if you needed any recommendations or references I would be happy to supply".
- Pauline Holman - Hays Recruitment plc

"What can I say? - you were amazing.  You really made the wedding special for us.  What a wonderful band!  We have had many discussions about our wedding in Spain for many months and I always felt that you were a very professional group.
The music was superb but I felt that the new numbers that you learned for ourselves were truly fantastic.   Lucie will write to you herself as she feels that you helped to make her wedding very very special.  We are all so glad that we found Hula Groove and booked for our big day.
Thanks for your wonderful wishes and health and happiness to yourselves and the rest of the group.  Please thank them from me and my family." - Rosalind Carr, Marbella, Spain

"Hula Groove played at our Anglo-Indian wedding in central London in January 2008.  They really electrified the room, had everyone on the dance floor (all evening), and played three fantastic sets.  We couldn't have asked for a more professional, entertaining, and talented group of performers.  Above all, Hula Groove looked like they were having so much fun, as did we and our guests! A huge, huge thank you Hula Groove. "
- David Collard (Vice President - Westbrook Partners)

"Hula Groove made our wedding day truly special on 26th April 2008.  The dance floor was packed full at all times.  They danced, they played and they sang to an outstanding quality.  Everyone complimented us on our choice of band.  I couldn’t be happier.  Hula Groove are made up of a really friendly and easy to talk to bunch of people.  They catered for our every need even down to staying at the venue 5 hours prior to the event due to space issues.  They really were fantastic and lovely people with great talent.  I would like to thank you all for your time and effort that you put into making Luigi, myself and all our guests (even the mother-in-law) so happy on our special day.  Love - Louise Ward xxx

"My husband and I were thrilled with your performance at our wedding at Hanbury Manor on 5th April. We really thought that it made the night and capped everything off with a bang. All our friends and family thought you were fantastic too. I remember looking around me and every single person was up and dancing, even parents and grandparents, which you never normally see. Normally most people are sitting down or standing at the bar with just a few girls dancing but that definitely was not the case. We thought that you really created the perfect party atmosphere that everyone could enjoy. Thank you very much once again" - Sarah and Tom Gregg

Hula Groove is a hugely entertaining and professional soul, funk & disco party band. The five female vocalists were dressed impeccably. They perform a well-judged and popular mix of soul, funk and disco music including a few well-known modern day hits.
Hula Groove managed to find that perfect musical balance between keeping the material fresh and original while never deviating from the best-loved arrangements of a song. This was largely due to the unusual line up of four beautiful female vocalists adding choir-like harmonies as each singer took her turn at lead vocals. The all male band included a tight rhythm section that made it almost impossible not to get up and dance. Hula Groove would be an excellent choice for even the most discerning host.  I strongly recommend Hula Groove for anyone looking for a great function band for their wedding, party or corporate event." AS

"I just want to thank you for an absolutely wonderful party! We are both still on a high. All of our guests said that it was the best party they have ever been to and that you guys were just fantastic!"
- Michael & Karen Slade

"Thanks for putting on a great show, we really enjoyed the music and it certainly got everyone moving. It was a really good, danceable set  - solid rhythm section and impressive vocal frontline! If anyone wants a third party reference, feel free to get them to email one of us" - Nick and Angela Ryan

"Thank you very much for playing at our party on Saturday night. You were fantastic and everyone I have spoken to said how great you were. An absolutely first class performance!"
Franky and Grubber

"There is nothing remotely cheesy about this band! Hula Groove are a cool, modern, professional funky soul band that will make the younger guests happy without offending the older generation. Their sense of fun, sophistication and joy of music guarantee a great atmosphere at any function!" - CastNet Events